Moms with a 2yr old...help!

Any moms who have a 2 yr old or almost 2?I'm struggling to get my 2yr old ds to eat. I'm going to go bananas. He constantly fights me and won't eat. I try all different things to try and get him to eat and he won't. I'm getting really upset and I don't know what to do. Is this a faze? Is this normal? What do I do? He needs proper nutrition but he's not getting it. Can I continue to try and if he doesn't eat then supplement with a pediasure or something like that. Any ideas or suggestions? I don't know if he's having issues with his little brother whose 5months old now-jealousy? I'm hoping for some insight.Thanks ladies.

Any moms who have a 2 yr old or almost 2?I'm struggling to get my 2yr old ds to eat. I'm going to go bananas. He constantly fights me and won't eat. I try all different things to try and get him to eat and he won't. I'm getting really upset and I don't know what to do. Is this a faze? Is this normal? What do I do? He needs proper nutrition but he's not getting it. Can I continue to try and if he doesn't eat then supplement with a pediasure or something like that. Any ideas or suggestions? I don't know if he's having issues with his little brother whose 5months old now-jealousy? I'm hoping for some insight.Thanks ladies.

It's being two. I'm stuck in this phase too. A toddler eats the majority of its nutrition before 1pm. The pedi recommended just keeping out a selection of three snacks on a plate through the day, as they'll eat more snacking. More then three and they get overwhelmed. It's hard and bribery only works sometimes. Know your not alone! And it ends some day, lol.

It's being two. I'm stuck in this phase too. A toddler eats the majority of its nutrition before 1pm. The pedi recommended just keeping out a selection of three snacks on a plate through the day, as they'll eat more snacking. More then three and they get overwhelmed. It's hard and bribery only works sometimes. Know your not alone! And it ends some day, lol.

I did not know that! I will have to do that. Thank you! I go to bed at night feeling sick because he hasn't eaten and I feel like I'm starving him but I can't shove food down his throat lol. I'm glad it's not just my child. He used to eat anything I gave him and now.. Aiye.

I did not know that! I will have to do that. Thank you! I go to bed at night feeling sick because he hasn't eaten and I feel like I'm starving him but I can't shove food down his throat lol. I'm glad it's not just my child. He used to eat anything I gave him and now.. Aiye.

Yup I have a 2.5yr old and some days all she eats are Cheerios and milk. I've found I can't force her but I can encourage her by offering what I eat, offering snacks, and keeping things accessible to her.

Yup I have a 2.5yr old and some days all she eats are Cheerios and milk. I've found I can't force her but I can encourage her by offering what I eat, offering snacks, and keeping things accessible to her.

Mine too! He has always been an amazing eater until a couple of months ago and he just stopped eating. He is now able to open the fridge and the pantry himself so I stock one of the crispers with grapes, string cheese and apple sauce and the lowest drawer with crackers and dry cereal and he just helps himself, which of course he thinks is so cool. Lol this is the only way I've been able to get him to eat. Some nights after 4 he doesn't eat a single bit. Sounds like its just a phase.

Mine too! He has always been an amazing eater until a couple of months ago and he just stopped eating. He is now able to open the fridge and the pantry himself so I stock one of the crispers with grapes, string cheese and apple sauce and the lowest drawer with crackers and dry cereal and he just helps himself, which of course he thinks is so cool. Lol this is the only way I've been able to get him to eat. Some nights after 4 he doesn't eat a single bit. Sounds like its just a phase.

Good idea Jamie.I'm glad I asked, I feel better knowing its not just my boy. I hope this faze goes away quick! I never realized that this would be one of the struggles along the way of raising a child. But it makes sense. Thanks ladies. I hope all our kids return to normal soon!

Good idea Jamie.I'm glad I asked, I feel better knowing its not just my boy. I hope this faze goes away quick! I never realized that this would be one of the struggles along the way of raising a child. But it makes sense. Thanks ladies. I hope all our kids return to normal soon!

Mine just turned 2 on the 13th. He is doing the exact same thing. If its not fruit snacks, or oatmeal he's not eating it. I just keep offering different foods. Yesterday he ate some apples and cheese so that was good. Oh and he'll eat eggs anytime of day. This is normal I remember when my now 7 year old went through it. My suggestion is to find a couple of semi healthy foods and just feed those to her so she have a full belly. She'll be just fine... It doesn't last forever.

Mine just turned 2 on the 13th. He is doing the exact same thing. If its not fruit snacks, or oatmeal he's not eating it. I just keep offering different foods. Yesterday he ate some apples and cheese so that was good. Oh and he'll eat eggs anytime of day. This is normal I remember when my now 7 year old went through it. My suggestion is to find a couple of semi healthy foods and just feed those to her so she have a full belly. She'll be just fine... It doesn't last forever.

My now 3 yo ds went through this too, was a great eater and a big boy and stopped eating too but it was a phase (a long one) but the more I tried to force him, the more he resisted. It passed and now he eats more veg & fruit than he used too & loves his meat. Try not to worry, I know it's hard because I did but it's just a phase if my ds is anything to go by and he should be back on track soon, cheese on toast was a favourite with my son, yoghurts & crackers & cereal when he went through this & helping me make it ie putting the bread in toaster & pouring milk in cereal etc

My now 3 yo ds went through this too, was a great eater and a big boy and stopped eating too but it was a phase (a long one) but the more I tried to force him, the more he resisted. It passed and now he eats more veg & fruit than he used too & loves his meat. Try not to worry, I know it's hard because I did but it's just a phase if my ds is anything to go by and he should be back on track soon, cheese on toast was a favourite with my son, yoghurts & crackers & cereal when he went through this & helping me make it ie putting the bread in toaster & pouring milk in cereal etc

Ps we were so happy with ourselves having got dd down to bed at 830(previously 11/12) when ds woke at 9 with windy weather, he's now in our bed awake, never has been before, aagh, at least ds is still asleep:)

Ps we were so happy with ourselves having got dd down to bed at 830(previously 11/12) when ds woke at 9 with windy weather, he's now in our bed awake, never has been before, aagh, at least ds is still asleep:)

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